GEN_Rizzit | Greetings and Welcome to this week's edition of the Vast Empire Meeting! |
GEN_Rizzit | For those that don't know me, I'm your host General Rizzit Blackheart! |
GEN_Rizzit | This week's Army report I am expecting to be significantly longer than usual, so I'm going to be a nice guy and let the Navy go first |
COM_Shazam | Yello.? |
COM_Shazam | Howdy, folks |
COM_Shazam | it would appear that Denethor has had to bug out a bit early, so that means he's giving his ruthful XO a chance at speaking |
| * COM_Shazam clears throat, coughing incidentally from smoking |
COM_Shazam | Not sure how many of us outside of the Navy have been keeping an eye on the activities going on, but last Sunday we started a Wing Story (first one in some time) called "Smoke and Mirrors" |
COM_Shazam | that's our primary focus right now, obviously; posting so far has been pretty high quality (which I always like to see), so our objective now is to pick that pace up and increase the number of members activelly taking part |
COM_Shazam | with that being said, Nazgul is fairly active and Viper, at the least is semi-active |
COM_Shazam | sorry for stallin, folks; tryin to grab some people |
COM_Shazam | anywho |
COM_Shazam | two major events I want to report on (no promotions today), and then I think we'll be ready to turn this thing over |
COM_Shazam | first and foremost, though we just missed her, Viper Squadron has recently had a change of hands |
COM_Shazam | as most of you may know, Viper has been headed by our 1Lt Ibram Tyrol for quite some time; however, his Executive Officer, Bjorkfeind, has be outstanding since her time there |
COM_Shazam | I can't tell you how many times she's come up in NHC discussions, and since Ibram is moving on and has officially stepped down, we've asked her to take on Viper for herself |
COM_Shazam | And, since we always allow our officers to decide on the details of their own squadron, she's opted for a name change |
COM_Shazam | 105th Rheagent's Reign will be the name of the reborn squadron, and I hope you'll buy her an ale whenever you see her next: she's worked very hard, been extremely consistant- can't say enough about her efforts |
COM_Shazam | so congrats to her on her new position! |
COM_Shazam | The second item of business is the CSS: Capitol Ship Service |
COM_Shazam | essentially- this is a project years in the making |
COM_Shazam | it's always been kind of a "dream opportunity" or floating idea |
COM_Shazam | in the last couple of months, however, we've had a lot of Vets return (and they're equally interested in the opportunity to write in capitol ships), and since most of our infrastructure is pretty well built and in-place... |
COM_Shazam | We can do this. |
COM_Shazam | Our intent is pretty simple- to put together some extremely, extremely good stories. |
COM_Shazam | Members will typically be pretty experienced (though there are some possibilities for further enrollment being discussed) |
COM_Shazam | But, there's ganna be a lot of planning involved, a greater attention to back-stories and effective plot movement |
COM_Shazam | Using our materials, like planets, and ships, effectivelly; perhaps some of you have seen the Task Force page being put together by our Naval Master at Arms, Willtconq? |
COM_Shazam | This is our opportunity to take chances, experiment: formulate new writing formulas |
COM_Shazam | I'm pretty pumped, to say the least, lol. Anyway- I hope you'll keep your eyes peeled for announcements on that (it'll probably be a couple of weeks before we can get something really going in written-story) |
COM_Shazam | And that, I think, about covers our activities right now; folks working on the Wing Story- keep up the great work (the higher-ups can see you) |
COM_Shazam | And I hope we'll see you all next week; best to you all :) |
COM_Shazam | Thanks, Rizz |
GEN_Rizzit | Thank you Shazam |
GEN_Rizzit | okay, so as most of you know last week was the conclusion of our Holiday Squad Competition. |
GEN_Rizzit | This week, I have the results AND I have the rewards to go with them. |
GEN_Rizzit | For purposes of time restraints, I will only be announcing the standings of the squads and the rewards of those here...for full details, check tonight's Prefect's Report |
GEN_Rizzit | I'm happy to announce that Wraith Squad is our winner this year, congrats to them with a score of 81% |
GEN_Rizzit | Gunnery Sergeant Ron would you please step forward? |
| * GSG_Ron takes a step forward |
GEN_Rizzit | You've done an excellent job with your squad this competition, and overall from week to week |
GEN_Rizzit | For your efforts, I promote you to Sergeant First Class |
GEN_Rizzit | furthermore, as per your writing efforts: you are hereby awarded The Cross of Zahn [CoZ] |
GEN_Rizzit | The manual defines this as: |
GEN_Rizzit | At various times, there will be a few fine members of the Corps whose posts simply shine above the average, whose quality of writing is a joy to read and something for others to aspire to. These members lead the way in the hobby we share and deserve to be recognized for it, hence this award, given by the Corps to one of its own in gratitude for the skill and dedication they show. This medal may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above. |
GEN_Rizzit | Congratulations! |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
SFC_Ron | Thank you, Sir! |
| * SFC_Ron salutes |
GEN_Rizzit | Sergeant Anival, would you also step forward? |
| * SGT_Anival steps forward |
GEN_Rizzit | You've been an asset to your squad Sergeant, no one can question that. It shows, and not just in the praise that your SL has but the results are seen in the squad's performance. |
GEN_Rizzit | For your efforts, I promote you to Senior Sergeant |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
| * SSG_Anival saluts |
GEN_Rizzit | Senior Sergeant Zeshaun, would YOU step forward? |
| * SSG_Zeshaun steps forward |
GEN_Rizzit | Troopers like yourself are a joy to have here - you're not alone, but not everyone is like you. Not only do you come here with an excellent attitude, but you participate in nearly every activity you have. Your squad is grateful, no doubt about it. |
GEN_Rizzit | For your efforts, I'll be promoting you to Gunnery Sergeant |
GEN_Rizzit | Congratulations! |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
| * GSG_Zeshaun salutes |
GEN_Rizzit | and that will do it for Wraith |
GEN_Rizzit | in second place, we had Blackjack with a score of 67% |
GEN_Rizzit | Platoon Sergeant, Garryll Gates would you step forward? |
| * PSG_Gates steps forwards |
GEN_Rizzit | This would be your first competition as Squad Leader isn't it? |
PSG_Gates | Aye, sir |
GEN_Rizzit | Not a bad job at all, second place. But besides that, you've done an excellent job with them...following Tanus is no easy task. |
GEN_Rizzit | For your efforts, I'm promoting you to First Sergeant. |
GEN_Rizzit | Also, for the writing end of the competition: you ALSO will recieve the Cross of Zahn [CoZ] |
GEN_Rizzit | Congratulations! |
FSG_Gates | Thank you, sir |
GEN_Rizzit | next up we have RAIDERS who finished with a score of 61% |
GEN_Rizzit | Senior Sergeant Havock, would you step forward please? |
| * SSG_Havock steps forward |
GEN_Rizzit | If I could, I would award you a purple heart, for everything you've done for us in the past months. Juggling real life AND the Vast Empire is NEVER easy; add a baby and squad drama and it becomes hell |
GEN_Rizzit | Given that I cannot however, I will be awarding you a DOUBLE promotion for you efforts. You are now Sergeant First Class Havock! Congratulations! :) |
SSG_Havock | thank you, sir |
GEN_Rizzit | Furthermore, for the writing efforts in the competition, I am awarding you the Heart of the Champion [HoTC] |
GEN_Rizzit | Which the manual defines as: |
GEN_Rizzit | Every story relies on the participation if its members. There is no story without posts being submitted and troopers taking part. However, some members do rise above their peers in, not only writing when they need to, but looking for posts they might write. These are the people who always manage to find something to offer up for their fellow troopers and always manage to give that little bit more of their time and effort in keeping the story or campaign alive and moving. This medal may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above. |
GEN_Rizzit | Congratulations..and thank you! |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
| * SFC_Havock salutes |
GEN_Rizzit | next I'd like to call `2LT Aeos forward |
| * `2LT_Aeos steps forward |
GEN_Rizzit | I hear you've become quite the artist in recent months. Troopers from all corners of the Army have been praising your works. Not to mention your usual excellence in activity. |
GEN_Rizzit | As of today, you are no longer `2LT Aeos, you have been elevated to First! Congratulations! |
GEN_Rizzit | Also, as per your writing efforts |
GEN_Rizzit | I award you the Crescent of Kadann [CoK] |
GEN_Rizzit | The members make up the community, but their characters make up the core of the Vast Empire. Without them, there is no connection between the writers and the story they are writing for. Some writers, however, do manage to take this further: they manage to create vibrant, excellent characters that bring extra life to the groups they are a part of. This award recognizes those people who manage, through skill and dedication, to imagine and write up the complex, deep, interesting characters that form the basis of our connection with the Vast Empire. This medal may be awarded by Platoon Commanders and above. |
`2LT_Aeos | Thank you, Sir |
GEN_Rizzit | no, thank YOU. |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
`2LT_Aeos | Hehe...yes. Identity crisis fits somewhere in that description. :) |
| * `2LT_Aeos salutes |
GEN_Rizzit | And finally, I have Iron Horse with a grand total of 60% |
GEN_Rizzit | First of all I'd like to call forward Platoon Sergeant Saphira Striker |
| * PSG_Saphira_Striker steps forward and salutes |
GEN_Rizzit | I think its safe to say, you have given us more than enough surprises since we made you Squad Leader. Despite being low on numbers, your squad still manages to hold its own thanks to your efforst. |
GEN_Rizzit | I hereby promote you to First Sergeant for your efforts. Congratulations! |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
PSG_Saphira_Striker | Thank you Sir |
| * PSG_Saphira_Striker salutes |
GEN_Rizzit | thank you |
GEN_Rizzit | now, I have one final Promotion to hand out then I PROMISE we're done. |
GEN_Rizzit | Lance Corporal Madman, would you please step forward? |
| * LCP_MadMan carefully stands up straight. |
GEN_Rizzit | For your efforts this past competition, and for all the praise your Squad Leader keeps whispering in my ear...I hereby promote you to a full Corporal. |
GEN_Rizzit | Congratulations! |
| * GEN_Rizzit salutes. |
| * LCP_MadMan Salutes. |
GEN_Rizzit | and that is going to do it for the awards...there ARE more but as they are not here, I will post a list later; congratulations once again to you all and thank you for an excellent competition. It was for the most part close to call. |
GEN_Rizzit | Before I close, I want to pass things off to our Commander of Training who has a QUICK Academy update |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | Damn right it's quick |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | First off, we had two recruits apss through the Academy this week, so I'd like to call both Private Zerohito forward |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | and the guy I just realised isn't here |
| * PFC_Zerohito steps forward |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | You, along with Private Drexhel, achieved a Distinction in the final exam and passed with flying colours |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | For this reason I make your double promotion to Private First Class official, and award you the Cadet Program Certification [CPC] |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | Zerohito has found a home in squad of the moment Wraith, and Drexhel has been placed with the Elite Blackjack Squad, wish them both luck when you see them |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | And secondly, one small announcement |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | I'm looking for two more Drill Instructors to add to our ranks, with these two primarily focused on running the Drill Squad Program that will be in action within the next week |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | Anyone that is interested should either get in touch with me via IRC or Comnet PM |
`2LT_Kanderin-Draken | That's me wrapped up |
GEN_Rizzit | and with THAT...this concludes the Army report |
GEN_Rizzit | If anyone has anything to add, PM me now |
GEN_Rizzit | no? Very well then....meeting DISMISSED. |